Road work to replace sewer line on Jack Warner Parkway continues

Motorists are routed around roadwork in the eastbound lane of Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa on Monday.

Dusty Compton | The Tuscaloosa News

Staff report

Published: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, August 19, 2013 at 11:54 p.m.

Motorists were being routed around roadwork in the eastbound lane of Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa on Monday. The work being carried out along the artery is to replace a sewer line that was damaged under the roadway. “We ran a camera through the line, and we got to a point where the line wasn’t there anymore,” said Jimmy Junkin, director of the Tuscaloosa Water and Sewer Department. Motorist passing through the area are advised to follow the detour route to 21st Avenue to University Boulevard and to Queen City Avenue. The repair work began Aug. 15 and has been extended through today.

<p>Motorists were being routed around roadwork in the eastbound lane of Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa on Monday. The work being carried out along the artery is to replace a sewer line that was damaged under the roadway. “We ran a camera through the line, and we got to a point where the line wasn't there anymore,” said Jimmy Junkin, director of the Tuscaloosa Water and Sewer Department. Motorist passing through the area are advised to follow the detour route to 21st Avenue to University Boulevard and to Queen City Avenue. The repair work began Aug. 15 and has been extended through today.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output -->